First Run... by anjab

I have entered the London Marathon for 2010 and really want to be as fit as possible this time so am starting 11 months in advance! It took me just under 7 hours last time and nearly killed me. I did my first run on Wednesday since I ran the London Marathon in 2005! I really felt the burn in my chest and struggled as a result. I was very stiff afterwards, I don't think I warmed up properly. Today I did the same route (from home to Stead McAlpine and back- not sure of the distance) but managed to run for a higher percentage of the time. I didn't feel any burn in my chest which is great but my hips were very stiff so I power-walked most of the way, Managed 40 minutes though and am feeling good as a result.